This 37-bedroom hotel in a medieval village combines history and modernity, with three thermal outdoor pools, a panoramic view of the Tuscan valley and traditional Italian cuisine.
Location
Located in the Unesco heritage of Val D’Orcia, Tuscany, Posta Marcucci is in the sleepy medieval village of Bagno Vigoni. The region’s spring water has been used for theraputic properties since the Roman era and a spectacular 16th-century rectangular pool forms the town square. Bars, osterias, restaurants and delis line the pool’s edges. Nowadays, you can’t swim in it, but don’t forget your bathing suit as the natural spring water of Parco dei Muline is a scenic short walk down the valley (you’ll pass the ruins of a medieval mill and the Roman baths).
Those venturing further afield can tour the walled Tuscan medieval gems of Pienza and Siena where cheese shops, gelato parlours and Renaissance churches are all found against sweeping hilltop views. Or rent bikes to experience undulating hills, olive groves and farmhouses at a leisurely pace.
The vibe
The hotel is a former inn, grocery store and postal service, run by the Marcucci family. It turned into a hotel in the 1950s, when excavations found hot water beneath the building, leading to three thermal pools surrounded by an idyllic tree-lined garden. The look and vibe of Posta Marcucci is more of a home than a hotel – soft jazz plays throughout the warmly-lit lounge while chess sets and a vinyl player invite a communal atmosphere among guests. The black and white photographs of the house over the last century add character to the hallways and main areas. Old fashioned but charming, the decor hints to the hotel’s history and gives a flavour of traditional Italy. The interiors aren’t Instagrammable in the way a modern hotel might be, but you can’t help snapping photos in every corner of the unique building, from the vibrant wallpaper to the Scilian-style face vases.
Day visitors come for the thermal waters and panoramic views over the lush valley. It gets a little busy during pool hours, but there’s enough sun beds for it never to feel too full. The outdoor space provides plenty of spots for seclusion, whether…
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